Gabriel
Peaked at #21 nationally in 2010, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gabriel has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Gabriel — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#782
in 2000
Current rank
#5482
in 2024
Years tracked
89
1910–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1910, Gabriel reached its peak popularity for girls in 2000, ranking #782 nationally with 293 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2821 (2014) to #5482 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, Gabriel ranks #5482 nationally for girls, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,482 | 23 |
| 2023 | #8,195 | 13 |
| 2022 | #7,084 | 16 |
| 2021 | #6,021 | 20 |
| 2020 | #5,537 | 22 |
| 2019 | #3,571 | 43 |
| 2018 | #4,391 | 32 |
| 2017 | #4,967 | 27 |
Gabriel — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#21
in 2010
Current rank
#43
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Gabriel reached its peak popularity for boys in 2010, ranking #21 nationally with 12,886 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #24 (2014) to #43 (2024) — a 44% drop.
As of 2024, Gabriel ranks #43 nationally for boys, with 6,379 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #43 | 6,379 |
| 2023 | #38 | 6,777 |
| 2022 | #36 | 7,247 |
| 2021 | #38 | 7,293 |
| 2020 | #38 | 7,165 |
| 2019 | #37 | 7,765 |
| 2018 | #35 | 8,435 |
| 2017 | #31 | 9,176 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gabriel most popular?
Gabriel was most popular in 2010, when it ranked #21 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gabriel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gabriel?
At least 395,945 babies have been recorded with the name Gabriel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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